Monday, 8 October 2007

We'd decided we wanted to come back to the same yard next year so had a good look around trying to make a decision as to which boat we would hire. We were looking at slightly bigger boats as we'd thought it would be nice if we could get my mum-in-law on the Broads with us next time. The last time she was here was when my husband was about nine years old! We made a choice and borrowed the keys to Corsair Light 3 so we could look her over - perfect! Three cabins and three en suites - couldn't be better!

Saturday, 6 October 2007

As we got up this morning everone around us was departing as it's Saturday and change over day for many. All of a sudden the Staithe was almost deserted!

We set off after breks passing yachts on the way ...

and went to Ranworth but it was full up at the Staithe and as the dogs needed to get ashore we made the decision not to drop the mud weight and moved on to Cockshoot Dyke.

No idea what they had spotted!

Had a lovely walk along the river to the road at the Horning Ferry and back again. After lunch we were admiring a Freeman which had come alongside and then had a chat with the owners. We are so envious! After lunch we left and headed for Thurne Dyke where we had promised ourselves a meal out at the Lion Inn. Very nice it was too!!

We were joined in the Dyke by members of the Lady Yacht Club as it was their Regatta Weekend and their AGM which is held in the pub - naturally! The Dyke was full to bursting with craft.

Friday, 5 October 2007

It was misty and cold when we got up at 8am this morning. We left Gay's Staithe at 9.40am and arrived at Ludham Bridge at 10.40am.

After a quick shop at the Stores we left and arrived at the moorings near St Benets Abbey at 11.20am. The dogs knew exactly where they were and had a great run on familiar grass. Just to be different we had a cream tea with coffee!! Diet I think when we return home!

Relaxing on the move ...

We left at 12.10pm and went on down river passing under Acle Bridge ...

to Stokesby arriving at 1.20pm where we had lunch.

We left at 1.55pm and saw a Hunter yacht on our way ...

before stopping at Acle Bridge so the boys could walk into Acle, leaving at 3.20pm. We arrived at Womack Water at 4.25pm where we were spending the night.

Monday, 1 October 2007

Well a whole year has gone by since our last 'boat' holiday and this time it is something completely different for us. We're in a 'stinkie'!! No hurting backs, wet clothes and sore hands for us in 2007!We've teamed up with Jamie, Phill and Ozzie, their Springer Spaniel, for a week on Serene Light out of Herbert Woods yard. Luckily Hamish and Ozzie are the best of friends and they both love being onboard a boat.We arrived at the boatyard about 12.30pm, loaded the boat with our gear and managed to set off at 2pm, mooring up at the entrance to Womack for a very late lunch.

Me and my boy with Ozzie ...

Poor Phill! But somebody has to unpack all the food ...

Hamish in his usual position - fast asleep ...

We looked in at Ranworth but the Staithe was very crowded so decided to moor at St Benets Abbey where there was a lovely walk along the river for the dogs.

About Me

I'm a mum of two and Nanna to three
grandchildren. I have a Westie called Hamish and I live in the beautiful county of Cornwall. The only other place I would consider living is the Broadland area of Norfolk and I holiday there every year if possible. When my husband was alive we bought a gaff-rigged Norfolk Broads River Cruiser to restore.